Neighborhoods

Steps from the Wayne Junction Station, at the southern border of Germantown, sits a large empty lot surrounded by the neighborhood’s industrial past and unfolding future.

Does Central Jersey just exist in (some of) our hearts? Or is there an official border demarcating the regions? WHYY News investigated, and here’s what we learned.

Facts and figures about the city’s aging water supply system.

Owners of the former Philadelphia refinery are ahead of schedule demolishing the hulking facility. But there is no guarantee the tank farm won’t reopen.

In the shadow of the Rail Park, neighborhoods are changing. The park’s backers hope to shape the area’s evolution and curb displacement.

Vicinity Energy is working on a repair.

Programming has been temporarily relocated. The community hub in Southwest Philly is on the Rebuild list for an HVAC overhaul.

The ceramics center will vacate its Old City home of 41 years for a $14.5 million custom-designed building for artists and community members.

Basketball coach Andre Wright remembers Destiny McDonald and Quintien Tate-McDonald as team players with talents that will be missed in the community.

A new city advisory group needs the input of people who know what it's like to smell a tire fire outside or breathe in highway fumes day in and day out.

“We want people to spend time here,” said co-owner Thu Pham of the Kensington Avenue space. “We want them to talk to us and get to know our stories.”

The city of Philadelphia is urging people to get back into recycling and learn the tips and tricks to make the effort worthwhile.

Logan Square activists succeeded in their efforts to build the newly opened $1 million Winter Street Greenway and Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park. Here’s how they got it done.

The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity is not happy with the state of disrepair throughout the city's parks and recreational centers.

Online Buy Nothing groups grow more popular by the day. Members say the gift-economy has brought them closer than ever before.